In 1981, the French Socialist Party, or Parti Socialiste, took power for the first time when Francois Mitterrand won national elections. Mitterrand appealed to his constituents by instituting a populist, far-left economic policy shortly after taking office, which included increasing pensions to older people, raising housing allocations, and augmenting health benefits for unemployed and part-time working citizens. Today, […]

(ST. BENEDICT, La.) — Not since the Great Mississippi Valley Flood of 1927 has the St. Joseph Abbey and Seminary College, which lay on a steep bluff above the Bogue Falaya River, flooded to the degree it did in March 11 of last year. It was for this reason that they did not have flood insurance. […]

(COVINGTON, La.) — The faculty of St. Paul’s School partook in a Faculty Retreat Day on Feb. 24, for which the members of the SPS staff were split up into groups that went to serve the community in different ways. Habitat for Humanity, Keep Covington Beautiful, Northshore Food Bank, and Rebuilding New Orleans were some […]

(MANDEVILLE, La.) — Beginning on Aug. 7, 2016, SPS junior Hanson Stuckey traveled to Cascade, Idaho, where he began an extensive studying abroad experience rooted in outdoor exposure. Stuckey, along with his 25 other classmates, later ventured to South America, where this wilderness immersion intensified. “I was a little nervous before leaving, but I was very excited,” […]

(COVINGTON, La.) — In honor of National Donor Day, the St. Paul’s HOSA chapter, led by sophomore Andrew Norlin, has launched a “Be The Match” campaign to donate bone marrow to those in need. By answering a brief survey of about ten minutes, a donor around the ages of 18-44 can register for eligibility to […]

(COVINGTON, La.) — The “Yes California” campaign continues to gain momentum in the state of California. Since President Donald Trump’s inauguration, support for California’s independence has surged to one in three Californians, according to a recent Reuters Poll. “California can secede if they want to,” Civics Honors teacher Paul Scoriels said. “It’s a notion or […]

(COVINGTON, La.) — For several years, commuters, students and travelers alike have dealt with the ongoing road work on Highway 21, which directly affects the traffic flow heading into Covington towards St. Paul’s campus. On Friday (Feb. 3), however, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development released an up-to-date project status, reiterating that completion is […]

(COVINGTON, La.) — 2016 was the hottest year on record since tracking worldwide temperatures began in 1880. Further, it was also the third consecutive year to be titled “hottest year on record.” The real question, however, stands, why is the earth warming? “I think a lot of it is due to carbon emissions,” Biology and […]

(COVINGTON, La) — St. Paul’s School is built around the Lasallian five core principles. Two of these principles, “concern for the poor and social justice” and “respect for all persons,” convey what community service and volunteer work is all about. There are so many groups and organizations in the community that dedicate time, money, and […]

This week on Jan. 25-27, the St. Paul’s LHSAA representative, Principal Trevor Watkins, will travel to Baton Rouge for the annual LHSAA Principal’s Conference for 2017. Contrary to popular thought, the conference does not allow other members of school administration to attend. “The LHSAA is an organization made up of principals,” Watkins said. “Every principal that […]